Plymouth fatal stabbing victim named by police

Police said Shane Jamie Sweet, 36, was fatally stabbed on Cambridge Road in the Ford area of Plymouth

A man who was fatally stabbed in Plymouth has been named by police as investigating officers make a further arrest.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Cambridge Road in the Ford area of the city at about 14:30 GMT on Monday.

Devon and Cornwall Police said Shane Jamie Sweet, 36, from Plymouth, died at the scene.

Officers said a 42-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender after a 42-year-old man was earlier arrested on suspicion of murder. Both remained in police custody.

They added three women aged 27, 38 and 40 arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder have been released under investigation.

All of those arrested are thought to be from Plymouth and known to the victim.

Appeal for information

Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Steve Fleetwood said: "I would like to continue reassuring the public that all relevant resources including Devon and Cornwall's Major Crime Team are working towards bringing those responsible for Shane's death to justice.

"We continue to urge anyone with information which may assist our investigation, to please report it to us."